Friday, May 06, 2011

Handspun Friday - Magnolia

When I can I'm participating in FatCatKnits SAL (spinalong) each month, with a special colorway (voted on) from her shop. April's colorway was Magnolia. There are many bases to chose from, and mine was on Falkland.It was a pleasure to spin. I think it's my favorite fiber at the moment. I had 6oz to play with, more than it could fit on one bobbin, so I had to get creative.

I didn't want to get the colors all mixed up, so I separated the colors as much as possible.

I will use them both together in one project, starting to knit with the green/orange/orange/purple. I was thinking I'll give Daybreak by Stephen West another try, but first I need to get a contrasting colorway, either handspun, or commercial. I'm not sure yet.

fiber: Falklandyarn: chain plied, total of 580yds, approximately Sport weight

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!***

Wanted to add a video of the pups. They enjoy the warmer weather. Maggie plays with tennis balls like a cat. Happy wants to play with me, but he does not want to give up the ball.

Happy plays ball just like my Ella used to play ball. I would get lots of knitting done waiting for her to drop her ball. Sometimes I would get so impatient I'd yank the ball right out of her mouth! :)

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About Me

I live in Canada now, but I'm originally from Austria.
My White Shepherd Happy, and Denny the mutt, are my constant companions. Maggie is my sons dog, but she's with me most of the day. I have two grown kids too ;o) by the way.